Definitive Reference For Indian Cent Die Varieties

DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES

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1880 Variety 6


Obverse 8	Reverse I

Obverse Diagnostics

Date Position

Misplaced 88 In The Denticles

Location and Orientation Of Misplaced 88

Reverse Diagnostics

Clash Marks Through The C Of CENT

Clash Marks To The Right Of The Denomination

Die Crack In Right Wreath At 1:30

Obverse 8 is identified by date placement at C and the tops of misplaced 88 in the denticles below and to the left of the primary 88 of the date.

Reverse I has acquired clash marks through the C of CENT and to the right of the denomination. Reverse I has developed the following die crack:
1. Die Crack at 1:30 within the outer edge of the right wreath.

Comments: The misplaced digits of Obverse 8 are a result of an initial digit punch impression that was far to the southwest with respect to the final date placement.

Reverse I has acquired at least two sets of clash marks, with the clashing events occurring at different working die rotations. Reverse I is rotated 4 degrees counter clockwise on the above plate coin.

Plate coin: Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF35